I'm a tea drinker. There. I've said it.
Most days I drink my tea out of mugs. It's just easier that way. But sometimes I want to drink it out of a dainty cup. So I collect bone china tea cups. I've paid as much as $24 for a tea cup -- but that was when I had a regular day job. Those days are gone. So now I look for bargains.
This little beauty (called "Geranium") was just such a bargain. I got it at a yard sale for a dollar. Why? A tiny hairline crack in the cup. I really, REALLY had to look at it a couple of times before I saw it. But will that distract from the pleasure of a nice cuppa? I think not.
On the same day, I came across this coffee mug. I love clunky old restaurant china and have many pieces. This, alas, is not old, but it was only a dime. If nothing else, it'll make a nice place to put pens and pencils.
Or I could just put it in the daily mug rotation.
What's your favorite cup/mug for tea (or coffee or cocoa)?
I love your tea cup. I also love to drink tea and have just two china tea cups set. I also have a beautiful china painted tea service set that my mother hand painted for me.
Posted by: Susan | May 25, 2010 at 12:02 PM
indeed, i love the cup tea cup too. lovely to look at and perfect for early morning to brighten you day. :D
Posted by: Maternity nursing clothing | May 25, 2010 at 10:21 PM
My favorite mug is my Disney mug that has a lot of the disney characters standing in front oof the castle. It also has my name printed on it. My sister brought it back from her vacation at Disney years ago. I've now worn the paint off where I sip, which makes me worried since it was made in china. Am I drinking lead paint???
Posted by: Julie | May 27, 2010 at 12:04 PM